Photo by Zach LeAre you one of those people who takes his or her homework to the beach and ends up getting a lot accomplished? Yeah, me neither. As hard as I try, I just cannot be bothered to slug through another chapter of my assigned reading when I’m anywhere but the library. That doesn’t mean, however, that I’ve given up beach reading altogether. I still … [Read more...] about Bust Boredom with these Beach Reads
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Professor to Read From Critically Acclaimed Book
I’ve had a lot of good luck with publishing and awards since I've been at Pepperdine. During my first year or so here I won the “Discovery”/ Boston Review Prize, an award for poets who have not yet published a book. I was really excited about that since so many poets I admire have won it in the past, as well as a Ruth Lilly Fellowship from the Poetry Foundation. Those awards … [Read more...] about Professor to Read From Critically Acclaimed Book
‘As You Wish’ Written for Fans
Photos courtesy of the Anderson GroupBeloved actor Cary Elwes, who played the iconic role of Westley in the cult-classic film, “The Princess Bride,” has published any fan’s dream account of what went on behind the scenes of producing the classic film. The book comes packed with never-before-heard behind-the-scenes stories, a section of exclusive photographs … [Read more...] about ‘As You Wish’ Written for Fans
It’s Time to Stop Talking About Fifty Shades of Grey
I don’t know about you, but according to my humble observation, the weekend of Valentine’s Day definitely got 50 shades darker. I am not referring to the hoards of vulture-like singles waiting for Feb. 15’s chocolate sales, nor am I referring to the actual film release. I am referring to the fact that everyone seems to use the personal choice of watching the film as a token of … [Read more...] about It’s Time to Stop Talking About Fifty Shades of Grey
The Books that Shaped Professors
Three professors share books that inspired them to think and teach Candice Ortbals: Social Science Division Carol Pateman’s “The Disorder of Women: Democracy, Feminism and Political Theory:” This book takes its title from a famous saying of Jean-Jacques Rousseau, referring to the dangers of women participating in democracy, specifically that incorporating women into … [Read more...] about The Books that Shaped Professors
